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Arverne

Skills Identification

In this competitive job market, it is important to know your job skills as well as be able to market these skills to potential employers. In this workshop, you will learn how to define and categorize job skills, identify your job skills, understand the difference between job skills and job duties, market your job skills and become aware of ...

Resume Workshop

Do your resume and cover letter stand out from the crowd? Make them the best that they can be! This workshop will cover how to get started, types of resumes, what to include and exclude, and tips for making your resume and cover letter stronger. Have a question about this class? Call 718-634-4784.

Interview Preparation

So, you’ve landed an interview for a wonderful job. Now what? It takes practice to perfect your interviewing skills. In this workshop, you will learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal with difficult questions, and follow up properly after an interview. Preregistration is required at jobmap.queenslibrary.org. Have a ...

Job-Search Strategies

Looking for a job can be overwhelming. Prepare yourself to start a successful search! This workshop will cover what you need to start a job search, general and career-specific websites, how to find and apply for jobs online and how to email a resume. Have a question about this class? Call 718-634-4784.

Skills Identification

In this competitive job market, it is vitally important to know your job skills and be able to market them to potential employers. In this workshop, you will learn how to define and categorize job skills, identify your own job skills, understand the difference between job skills and job duties, and market your job skills to prospective ...

Resume Workshop

Do your resume and cover letter stand out from the crowd? Make them the best that they can be at this workshop, where participants will learn about different types of resumes, how to get started writing one, what to include and not include, and tips for making resumes and cover letters stronger. Call 718-634-4784 for more information. Class ...

Interview Preparation

So, you’ve landed an interview for a wonderful job…now what? It takes practice to perfect your interviewing skills. In this workshop, you will learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal with difficult questions and follow up properly after the interview. To preregister, visit jobmap.queenslibrary.org. Call 718-634-4784 for ...

Resume Workshop

Do your resume and cover letter stand out from the crowd? Make them the best they can be in this workshop! Participants will learn about types of resumes, how to get started writing one, what to include and not include and tips for making a resume and cover letter stronger. Call 718-634-4784 for more information. Class code JR130

Skills Identification

In this competitive job market, it is vitally important to know your job skills and be able to market them to potential employers. In this workshop, you will learn how to define and categorize job skills, identify your own job skills, understand the difference between job skills and job duties, and market your job skills to prospective ...

Resume Workshop

Do your resume and cover letter stand out from the crowd? Make them the best they can be at this workshop! Participants will learn about types of resumes, how to get started writing one, what to include and not include and tips for making a resume and cover letter stronger. Call 718-634-4784 for more information. Class code JR130

History

The first arrivals in the area were fisherman, among them a NY attorney named Remington Vernam. He was very interested in the prospects for real estate development in Rockaway. He was persistent in buying land owned by William Amerman’s heirs. After several years he was successful in acquiring the land that now makes up the section they named Arverne. According to legend, it was Mrs. Vernam who suggested this name when she observed her husband’s signature, “R. Vern,” with the last letters “am” almost illegible.

In 1884 he incorporated Ocean Front Improvement Company where he wanted to open a new vacation village. Essential to this was the construction of a large hotel, completed in 1888. Despite a good start, Vernam’s hotel did not share in the general success of the community. Financial difficulties came early on. In January 1899 he filed for bankruptcy. He died unexpectedly in 1907, and his son Clarence continued his father’s work. In 1916, Clarence sold the last sizable open tract of land to investors.

Arverne began to decline in the 1950’s and by the 70’s, most of the buildings had been leveled. Recently, the “Arverne by the Sea” project has been revitalized.

The library was initially housed in a drug store from November 10, 1914 through 1929. It was temporarily relocated to PS 42 for one year when in 1930 it was replaced by a bookmobile stop. In 1951, the branch was established in small quarters in a housing project, and on October 23, 1964 a newer rental facility opened for service at the present site. A new title was vested with the City and was designated for Library use on September 6, 2000.

Sources:

History of the Rockaways by Alfred Bellot

Old Rockaway, New York in Early Photographs by Vincent Seyfried

Special Services

Queens Library HealthLink

According to the American Cancer Society, approximately one of two American men and one of three American women will have some type of cancer at some point during their lifetime. Queens Library HealthLink seeks to increase access to cancer screening and cancer treatment among medically underserved communities in Queens. Queens Library HealthLink is a partnership between Queens Library, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Queens Cancer Center of Queens Hospital and the American Cancer Society.